Senior Community Development Planner — Homelessness & Grants

Board of Water Supply; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks a Planner VII to supervise and coordinate the Community Based Development Division's projects addressing homelessness and related initiatives. You will lead planning, evaluation, and program development funded by federal, state, and city sources.

The role requires navigating contracts, budgets, and reporting, with collaboration across city, state, and nonprofit partners. Supervision experience and a planning background are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in city planning, architecture, public administration, economics, sociology, or a related field.
• Five years of professional city planning experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Specialization in social planning is required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the Community Based Development Division projects, including homelessness initiatives.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and complete programs funded by federal, state, and city funds.
• Prepare and manage grants, contracts, budgets, and procurement; monitor performance and compliance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Grant contracting

Budget management

Community development

Education

Bachelor's degree in city planning or related field

Social planning specialization

Job description

City and County of Honolulu seeks a Planner VII to supervise and coordinate the Community Based Development Division's projects addressing homelessness and related initiatives. You will lead planning, evaluation, and program development funded by federal, state, and city sources.

The role requires navigating contracts, budgets, and reporting, with collaboration across city, state, and nonprofit partners. Supervision experience and a planning background are essential.